Rémire-Montjoly Population 2026
Rémire-Montjoly has a population of 19,029, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇬🇫 French Guiana, located in Guyane. Roughly 6.0% of French Guiana's population lives here. It is about 3.2× smaller than Cayenne, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,029
Rank in French Guiana
#5
Coordinates
4.92°N, 52.27°W
~7 m elevation · America/Cayenne
Distance to capital (Cayenne)
8 km
5 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guyane
| City | Population | Rank in French Guiana |
|---|---|---|
| Cayenne | 61,550 | #1 |
| Matoury | 26,350 | #2 |
| Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | 24,287 | #3 |
| Kourou | 24,029 | #4 |
Cities near Rémire-Montjoly
- Cayenne61,550 people · ~8 km away
- Matoury26,350 people · ~10 km away
- Kourou24,029 people · ~50 km away
- Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni24,287 people · ~206 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rémire-Montjoly?
Rémire-Montjoly has a population of 19,029 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in French Guiana.
What region is Rémire-Montjoly in?
Rémire-Montjoly is located in Guyane, French Guiana.
Is Rémire-Montjoly the capital of French Guiana?
No, the capital of French Guiana is Cayenne, about 8 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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